Twisted Metal: Anthony Mackie Takes the Wheel

Image Source: Instagram ‘Twisted Metal’ Teaser: Anthony Mackie Revs His Engine In Latest Video Game Adaptation On Peacock

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[{"selector":"#anim-0b68e27d-afab-4157-8329-f18469f5d013 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2b5f0b2a-39ca-4ad6-9d56-ee1d5849cfd4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b66a6049-4338-476d-85cd-721b519d4422","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 139.73766%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: Instagram The "Twisted Metal" show follows John Doe, "a motor-mouthed outsider" played by Marvel star Anthony Mackie, who learns that a life-changing opportunity comes with a tall price – the delivery of a mysterious package. John must drive through the post-apocalyptic wasteland to complete his mission and survive the onslaught of killer cars.

[{"selector":"#anim-991adb31-e305-451f-86c3-9cfcdf9720a0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-76665fd6-78be-49c6-baf0-792ae57baeec","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-252d22a0-d9cd-47c5-845e-d213a431d77b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 166.53746%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: Instagram The cast includes Stephanie Beatriz as Quiet, Thomas Haden Church as Agent Stone, Richard Cabral as Loud, and wrestler Samoa Joe as Sweet Tooth with Will Arnett providing his voice.

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[{"selector":"#anim-095b3c14-dea7-4ad7-b9a8-634c695bad2e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4ac4c210-d691-4270-9a8e-d38c47597919","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ad1099a2-4d66-457f-b08c-1bc7557acf23","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 154.49736%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: Instagram The debut of another video game-turned TV adaptation comes as no surprise as other projects such as HBO’s “The Last of Us” and Universal’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” have garnered immense popularity.

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[{"selector":"#anim-d81167d5-cb9d-4816-875c-be602c4d4631 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-123f54ac-7fc2-4160-a949-473b3369b37d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5049d847-f9b4-486e-ace2-88e7637fcfc2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 139.73766%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: Instagram The teaser trailer for "Twisted Metal" shows Anthony Mackie locking, loading, and revving up for some vehicular carnage. In addition to offering a first look at Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick's take on the iconic PlayStation franchise, the teaser also reveals that Season 1 hits the road on July 27.

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